giving

• Décrit une personne généreuse, bienveillante et prête à donner de son temps, de son argent ou à aider les autres.

Describes a person who is generous, kind, and willing to give time, money, or help to others.

1. Generous or CharitableB2formal

   Willing to give freely; generous and unselfish.

   généreux

   • She is a very giving person, always helping others.
   • His giving nature made him a beloved community member.
   • The organization relies on giving individuals to fund its projects.

   Synonymesaltruisticbenevolentbigheartedbountifulcharitablegenerousliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicunselfish

   Antonymesgreedymiserlyselfishstingyungenerous

• Nom désignant l'action de donner, d'offrir ou de transmettre quelque chose à une autre personne, souvent sans attendre de contrepartie.

A noun referring to the act of providing, donating, or transferring something to another person, often without expecting something in return.

indénombrable

1. Act of givingB1formal

   The action of providing something to someone, often without expecting something in return.

   action de donner

   • Giving to charity is a noble act.
   • She believes in the importance of giving.
   • The holiday season is a time for giving.

   Synonymesbestowalcharityconferralcontributiondonationendowmentgrantofferingphilanthropy

   Antonymestakingwithholding

2. Imparting informationB2formal

   The act of sharing news, promises, or other information with others.

   Communication d'informations

   • The giving of false promises can damage trust.
   • His giving of the news was met with shock.
   • The official's giving of the statement was carefully worded.

   Synonymesannouncementcommunicationconveyancedisclosuredivulgenceimpartationreportingtellingtransmission

3. Voluntary property transferC1formal

   The legal act of transferring ownership of property without receiving payment or compensation in return.

   Donation

   • The giving of the land to the university was a generous donation.
   • The will specified the giving of the estate to his children.
   • Tax laws often apply to the giving of property as a gift.

   Synonymesbestowalconveyancedonationgiftgranttransfer

• Verbe signifiant transférer quelque chose à quelqu'un, offrir, ou accomplir une action pour quelqu'un. Il couvre les sens de donner, remettre, offrir, octroyer ou rendre disponible.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

verbe irrégulier

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   donner

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Synonymesawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antonymeskeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   fournir, procurer

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Synonymesbestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   donner (une représentation)

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Synonymesdeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   provoquer un effet

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Synonymesbring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Variantes phrasalgive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up